This is a discussion on 2NL more profitable than 5NL? within the online poker forums, in the Cash Games section; I've noticed the amount of loose-passives in 2NL are considerably more higher in 2NL.
On 6 different poker tables, I've managed to reel in about 0.5

2NL more profitable than 5NL?

I've noticed the amount of loose-passives in 2NL are considerably more higher in 2NL.

On 6 different poker tables, I've managed to reel in about 0.5 to 1 buy ins within half an hour on average when it comes to 2NL. On 5NL this could sometimes take an hour which although is more than 2NL it does seem to vary a lot so on overall the amount of profit per hour to me seems less.

When it comes to showdowns, despite being quite tight myself, most players on 5NL don't seem to play anything weaker than a QJ whereas on 2NL you get many showdowns with any suited face card/rags. They're either chasing a flush/straight with bad implied odds or they just don't understand kickers.

I know people say it isn't much of a big difference and 5NL is only slightly harder but on 888poker this doesn't seem to be the case.

5NL is harder than 2NL, thats why you think the latter is more profitable but if you play the game the right way 5NL will always be more profitable IF YOU CAN BEAT IT.

#4

December 14th, 2017, 8:07 AM

triplstacker

Posts: 134

Isn't the appeal of online poker the fact that you can multitable easily? Why don't you try comparing the profits of 2*2NL vs 5NL

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#5

December 14th, 2017, 12:45 PM

doom

Poker at: 888 poker

Game: holdem

Posts: 503

re: Poker & 2NL more profitable than 5NL?

hm is rake on nl2 and nl5 same on 888?

#6

December 14th, 2017, 1:02 PM

zwbb

Online Poker at: PokerStars

Posts: 488

if you have sufficient knowledge and skills to raise the level, then it will be as profitable as the lowest level.

#7

December 14th, 2017, 1:45 PM

doom

Poker at: 888 poker

Game: holdem

Posts: 503

maybe better to skip nl5 and try nl 10 rake are big under nl10

#8

December 14th, 2017, 4:15 PM

Andrew Popov

Online Poker at: PokerStars

Posts: 1,890

It is obvious that HL2 has a weaker field than HL5. It's easier to beat him, he plays a lot on it. You can have a much higher winrate, which compensates for a smaller limit.

#9

December 17th, 2017, 11:36 PM

jsnake716

Poker at: ACR,BOL,

Game: hold'em

Posts: 455

Originally Posted by doom

maybe better to skip nl5 and try nl 10 rake are big under nl10

Yes, I am seeing the rake at NL2 is bad. On BOL(bet-on-line) if you and Villian get it all in 100BBs each and you chop, you each lose .09cents, That is alot of rake. Do all sites post their rake somewhere on the site??

I am going to play all cash (well almost all) and I have to decide if it is even manageable with this much rake. My bankroll can stand me playing 5/10 cent but I do not know if my cash game skills are good enough?? I mean thankfully poker does not have to pay my rent or my food bills but I do not want to play 40 hours per week just to make the site money

#10

December 17th, 2017, 11:47 PM

doom

Online Poker at: 888 poker

Game: holdem

Posts: 503

re: Poker & 2NL more profitable than 5NL?

mpn network is the best for nl2, nl5 they have 1k and 3k weekend freerolls for raked hands and 30 rb on most skins

#11

December 17th, 2017, 11:59 PM

jsnake716

Poker at: ACR,BOL,

Game: hold'em

Posts: 455

Originally Posted by doom

mpn network is the best for nl2, nl5 they have 1k and 3k weekend freerolls for raked hands and 30 rb on most skins

Thanks, I have to check this out. I am a US player, ?? I mean there are ways (smile) but I do not really want to violate the TOS

#12

December 18th, 2017, 12:08 AM

doom

Online Poker at: 888 poker

Game: holdem

Posts: 503

ou sory no us players but i was thinking you play on 888 global network not on us 888

#13

January 29th, 2019, 3:25 AM

EarnDAStack

Poker at: Poker Stars

Posts: 54

Originally Posted by triplstacker

Isn't the appeal of online poker the fact that you can multitable easily? Why don't you try comparing the profits of 2*2NL vs 5NL

I agree. I think moving to multi-tabling at the lower limit until you improve enough to be competitive at NL5. Keep in mind that BB/100 is a more important number overall in your poker career than $ earned at the micro stakes.

#14

January 29th, 2019, 3:57 AM

triplstacker

Posts: 134

I recommended multi-tabling NL2 earlier but NL5 games on 888 are easily beatable with a HUD. It's very apparent who the loose passives, nits, and solid players are.

If you see a table where "no one is playing with a hand worse than QJ", then open more and steal more blinds in position. When they call your wide open, you have to start hand reading and figuring out what types of hands he would call your open with. If it's a high card board, give up when they start fighting back (hero c-bet, villain raises).